With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Statement

Laser Tracker Inspectors will perform the inspection and/or first article inspection of detail components, products, and tooling (including jigs and fixtures).  They will use a Laser Tracker to conduct these inspections and will additionally be required to use conventional methods of inspection as well in preparation for or in support of Laser Tracker inspections.  These Laser Tracker inspections may be carried out at any phase of the manufacturing/assembly process.  Laser Tracker Inspectors will maintain required inspection documentation, generate, and maintain reports and provide accurate evidence of the results of their inspections on ADI planning/work order documents.  They will compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain the quality of products provided the organization’s customers. They will do all the above in accordance with ADI’s established standards, procedures, and engineering requirements.

Candidates for this Position must possess good overall Inspection knowledge, disciplines and a willingness and capacity to best fit parts for acceptance. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience using Leica trackers using smr’s and T probes with applicable Verisurf software and technical requirements deemed necessary to perform Laser Tracker Inspection operations and tasks, in addition to completing manual inspection and documentation in accordance with ADI Procedures and Standards.  

Essential Functions

The following is a list of duties, tasks, work activities and/or functions Laser Tracker Inspectors will/may be required to perform:

Select items for inspection at specified (in work order/planning documents) stages of the production flow.

Inspect items for their compliance to dimensional, and mechanical characteristics and may occasionally or frequently (as part of their requirement to conduct conventional inspections.

Record and evaluate inspection reports and test data applying statistical quality control techniques.

Perform interim and first article inspections and completion of the required AS9100 forms and data entry.

Maintain records and pertinent documentation as required.

Create the complex programs using igies files to drive the Laser Tracker’s used to inspect items.

Perform additional, reasonable duties as required by supervision.

Specifications

The following is a list of skills, abilities, training, education, experience, values, interest and /or talent Laser Tracker Inspectors will be expected to posses and demonstrate:

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations such as the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals and whole numbers.  They must be able to calculate proportions, percentages, area and circumference.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to perform geometrical calculations and understand the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and standards.

Some Laser Tracker Inspectors will occasionally or frequently (as part of their requirement to conduct conventional inspections) be required to possess and demonstrate the ability to use mechanical measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and height gages and will also occasionally or frequently (as part of their requirement to conduct conventional inspections) be required to use hardness and conductivity measuring tools, perform manual inspections on surface plates or perform layout operations in support of manufacturing processes.

Possess and demonstrate the ability to confer with engineering in order to determine what specific inspection techniques or tactics will be best applied to guarantee and document the requirements of the customer.

Some Laser Tracker Inspectors will be required to have knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ANSI/ASQG Z1.4.

Must possess and demonstrate detail orientation and self-motivation.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team.

Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to lift 40 lbs. and to carry that 40 lbs. for a distance of up to 20 ft.

Must possess and demonstrate familiarity with the factory/shop environment and practice safe working habits.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to follow instruction written or otherwise communicated in English.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to meet standard attendance guidelines.

Must possess and demonstrate the ability to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Must possess and demonstrate good computer skills and the able ability to use Word, excel and power point.